Education Consulting and Coaching

Unlock the true potential in your team, and get expert advice and training delivered with clarity.

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Kate is personable, professional, and brings a great wealth of knowledge, gained over a wide-ranging career.

Marcus Dawes, Head of Department

Expert Consulting, Coaching and Development

Are you looking for an experienced and award-winning education expert, who speaks the language of school leaders?

With a background as a Principal and school founder, board director and mentor, and accredited with the International Coaching Federation, Kate O'Donnell brings the expertise, qualifications, and experience to answer the hard questions, improve your skills, and achieve your strategic and operational goals.

I highly recommend Kate to anyone looking to elevate their professional growth with a thoughtful and results-driven approach.

Carly Walsh, Head Teacher, Curriculum and Student Admin.

Support designed for Australian School Leaders, delivered by an education trail-blazer.

I bring the real-world, award-winning expertise of a proven NSW Principal and seasoned policy expert directly to your school.

Whether you need a policy and compliance review, help with NESA re-registration, a staff wellbeing and culture deep dive, or professional development for your teachers, I have the skills and experience you need.

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Kate has a knack for asking questions that really make you think, not just during our sessions, but long after. It's been beneficial in helping me identify areas where I can shift my own behaviour in ways that have a positive impact on how I lead my team.

Erin F., Head of Senior School

💡How I can assist:

NESA Registration and Renewal Assurance: Guidance through every step of the NESA renewal process, helping you compile the required evidence and documentation.

Policy & Governance: Auditing your policy library, identifying gaps, and revise key policies to ensure full compliance with the Education Act and NESA requirements.

Strategic Executive Coaching: Confidential, high-impact coaching for you and your key leaders, focusing on instructional leadership, change management, and staff wellbeing.

NESA Accredited Training & Implementation: Bespoke Professional Development courses and custom whole-staff training sessions on topics including managing student behaviour, dealing with difficult conversations, trauma informed teaching, and levelling the playing field for students with learning barriers.

Working with Kate has been a game-changer. Her coaching style is thoughtful, encouraging, and honest — she knows when to listen and when to challenge you.

TIm Woods, Head of Department